May 2012 - Layers of Learning - The Network of Care

Should Homeschooling Have State Oversight?

This article was published in my local paper and underlies some of the general issues we’re struggling with in America currently, besides the obvious homeschooling issue. Home-Schooled Needs Oversight The article explains that in Idaho the law says...

Published Thu, May 03 2012 12:25 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Lesson Plans, Explanations

Start a Tradition of Family Nights

Karen and I each do once-a-week family nights with our kids. We spend an hour or so teaching lessons that pass on our values, playing games or doing activities together and eating a treat. Here’s why we do it: Making … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, May 07 2012 3:32 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Family Fun, Family Night

Multiplication Game from Big Brainz

I wanted to share this awesome multiplication game with you. It’s called Timez Attack from Big Brainz. The best features are that is absolutely teaches facts, not just drills them, but teaches them, in a fun engaging way and it’s … Continue...

Published Tue, May 08 2012 3:13 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Product Reviews

Pinkalicious Party

Today my girls had a PINKALICIOUS party at our local public library. It was an all girl party and every girl was dressed all in pink! First we read the story by Victoria Kann. Then everyone danced and twirled to … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Wed, May 09 2012 3:25 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Book Projects

Mmmm Mushu Pork Lettuce Wraps

Last month was “new recipe night” at my book club, so I tried out Mushu Pork, which I’ve not only never made, but also never eaten before. Doesn’t get much newer than that! I chopped everything up ahead of time, … Continue...

Published Thu, May 10 2012 4:11 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Main Dishes

Mom Advice For Myself

I hate this video, because it made me get all emotional and I HATE that. What would you tell your just-about-to-become-a-mommy self? I think I’d tell me, Enjoy every minute, it’ll be gone so quick. Happy Mother’s Day Read More...

Published Fri, May 11 2012 3:27 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Celebrations Around the Year, Explanations

Organizing Your Kids’ Schoolwork

I was perusing homeschool websites and came across this terrific idea for organizing your kids’ schoolwork on Homeschool Creations. Jolanthe color codes her kids’ things, and also sorts worksheets and assignments into folders before the school...

Published Mon, May 14 2012 3:56 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

More Organizing Ideas For School Assignments

Weeks and weeks ago my husband acquired some plastic bins with locking lids–six of them, one for each kid. He thought they’d be perfect to keep their school work in. I said, “yeah, yeah” and stuck the bins in the … Continue...

Published Tue, May 15 2012 3:01 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Garrett and Harrison helped me make these yummy chocolate chip muffins. Kids love to bake and it’s fun to bake with them. It turns a chore into an adventure. Print Chocolate Chip Muffins Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal … Continue...

Published Wed, May 16 2012 4:03 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Snacks and Drinks, Breads

A Day In Our Homeschool

People, mostly mildly curious, but sometimes sincerely wanting to know if they could ever manage homeschooling, ask me what do we do when we’re “doing school”? I usually give a short reply like “workbooks and stuff”. How...

Published Thu, May 17 2012 4:26 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

How To Organize Recipes…And USE Them!

There’s no denying it. . . I am a recipe hound. I subscribe to cooking magazines, browse through cookbooks constantly, read all sorts of yummy foodie blogs, and long to be a real chef as I watch cooking shows. I … Continue reading →...

Published Fri, May 18 2012 4:35 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Organizing Your Home, Organization

How To Really Love Motherhood

It makes me sad when I hear moms say they hate being moms. Every mom has hateful moments of course. I had what I call “a yelling day” recently. Part of it is actual yelling, but most of it is … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 4:11 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Being the Mom

Life Blooms With Lily

by Heather Von St. James While I was pregnant, friends and family reminded me that it takes a village to raise a child. After a normal pregnancy, my daughter came into the world on August 4, 2005. Our village was … Continue reading → Read...

Published Tue, May 22 2012 3:54 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites, Guest Post

How To Miss A Childhood

If you are a parent and you have a facebook account, if you spend time on the internet {if you’re reading this you do!}, if you own a cell phone – you must read this article from my local newspaper. … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 4:05 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Being the Mom

Unit 1.8

Unit 1.8 in the Layers of Learning program includes: History: Assyrians Geography: Deserts Science: The Physics of Fluids The Arts: Rhythm in Music Can you use the laws of physics to make a needle float? Want to make a Sonoran … Continue reading...

Published Thu, May 24 2012 3:07 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Products

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Should Homeschooling Have State Oversight?

Start a Tradition of Family Nights

Multiplication Game from Big Brainz

Pinkalicious Party

Mmmm Mushu Pork Lettuce Wraps

Mom Advice For Myself

Organizing Your Kids’ Schoolwork

More Organizing Ideas For School Assignments

Chocolate Chip Muffins

A Day In Our Homeschool

How To Organize Recipes…And USE Them!

How To Really Love Motherhood

Life Blooms With Lily

How To Miss A Childhood

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